interstitialRedirectModalTitle

interstitialRedirectModalMessage

Find Events

Geology Hike & Talk

An illustration features colors depicting a sunset.
Sunset Illustrations from field notes written while exploring Robert Y. Pratt Preserve in Washington. © Erica Simek Sloniker/TNC

Overview

Event Overview

The group will hike the 3.5-mile Bluff Trail at The Nature Conservancy's Pratt Preserve (Ebey's Landing) to observe the glacial geologic processes that helped create it. While descending, the group will learn about the glacial deposits.

This is a Nature Engagement Leader event! Nature Engagement Leaders are volunteers trained to lead events on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. Your Nature Engagement Leader for this event is Steve!

Secure your spot and Register Today!

Need to know information:

  • In total, this is about a 3.5-mile loop hike with 260 feet of elevation gain. This trail is considered moderate in difficulty. This trail includes short sections of steep and slippery downhill walking that may be more challenging for some users.
  •  There is a pit toilet at the trailhead. There are no other bathrooms along the hike.
  • This trail has minimal shade coverage and is exposed to sun and wind.
  • The trail is a mixture of sandy, compacted dirt, steps, with steep and/or narrow trails at times. The trail follows a bluff ridgeline with a large drop off on one side that may be uncomfortable for those with a fear of heights. Hiking poles are recommended for those who may have trouble with steep downhill sections. 
  • Dogs are allowed on this preserve but for the purposes of this event, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home. Service dogs are always allowed.
  • This event is not ADA accessible.
  • This event is not suitable for youth

If you have any questions about event accessibility, please email wavolunteer@tnc.org or call 206-436-6236, M-F 9am-5pm. 

birds in the water
Takeoff at Port Susan Bay Birds take flight off the marshes of The Nature Conservancy's 4,122-acre Port Susan Bay Preserve in Washington. Port Susan Bay holds some of the finest estuarine habitat in Pu © Bridget Besaw